7-Eleven signs lease in former Kress building

The announcement last year that 7-Eleven was moving back in to the Alamo City was most welcome news for those of us with a craving for the popular frozen drink. Now, it’s somewhat official for downtown.

7-Eleven has signed a lease to occupy 2,500 square feet of space in the former Kress building at Commerce and Flores streets, not the one on Houston Street, according to Kay Lewis, an associate with Retail Solutions, which represents the building’s landlord.

Another 5,300 square feet is available in the building on the first floor alone. It was last occupied by Melrose clothing store.